Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF 9

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both former collegiate wrestlers will return to their grappling roots for this competition. The bout represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both veterans. Details about the ruleset and weight class for the wrestling match were not specified in the announcement.